C954 Please!

Mitts of the Internal Demon Clan, Sidla of the Shadow Devil Clan, and Adler of the Elemental Devil Clan were all revered as Demon Gods!

Among the Outland Devaputra, the mightiest was the Great Demon God, equivalent to the Human's Primordial Spirit and the Demon God of the Demon Race.

The next tier of Demon Gods possessed strength on par with Unrestrained Stage cultivators.

When the three Demon Gods united against Tang Zheng, his defeat seemed inevitable.

Furthermore, Tang Zheng from Quill Mountain was only at the early Unrestrained Stage of cultivation and was already advanced in age. It was unlikely his cultivation would progress further.

Not all Unrestrained Stage cultivators could aspire to reach the Primordial Spirit level. Most, like Tang Zheng, were destined never to advance beyond their current state.

Tang Zheng was well aware that he could, at best, advance a mere half-step further into the middle period of the Unrestrained Stage, with no hope of ever reaching the late period.

Facing the trio of Demon Gods from the Devaputra Race, including Sidla of the Shadow Devil Clan—who was expected to vie for the title of Great Demon God within a millennium—Tang Zheng knew the battle boded more ill than good.

"Five hundred years ago, you took care of a remote domain under my control," Quero of the Silver Scale Clan recalled. "When you departed, the land was scorched, and three thousand of my clanspeople were reduced to ashes."

Quero ascended, his body shimmering with silver scales from which numerous lakes emerged.

"For years, I've wished to pay my respects to you, Mountain Lord Tang, but your residence in the Boundless Land made it difficult. Now that I'm in your presence, I'm in awe of your stature, and I shall dispense with formalities."

Scales detached from Quero's body, each embedded with a drop of his vital blood essence, transforming the scales into massive, sharp silver blades capable of effortlessly slicing through Galaxy Warships and carving mountains.

With a whooshing sound, dozens of these vast silver blades hurtled towards Tang Zheng's fiery divine avatar.

Overlooking the scene from the Soul Transformation Pool, Yu Yuan watched intently as the three Demon Gods, along with Quero, launched their assault on Tang Zheng.

Strangely, he could see Quero's blood essence within the silver blades, shimmering like lakes, pulsing with tremendous life force and energy.

From the lake formed by a single drop of blood essence, one could sense the intricate release of the Quero bloodline.

One could even grasp the myriad secret arts related to the mysteries of water, brought forth by the Bloodline Crystal Chains.

"Could it be that the drop of blood essence gifted by Quero, refined by my Life Altar and integrated into my being, is the cause?"

Upon further reflection, he sensed an inconsistency.

Mitts of the Internal Demon Clan had employed the secret arts of the Devil Soul to spawn legions of demons within the depths of Tang Zheng's soul, consuming his pure soul seed, corroding his memories, and severing the connection between his spirit and his magic. Yu Yuan could feel it all.

Sidla of the Shadow Demon Clan, with the heads of the Nine-Headed Hydra adorned with resplendent crowns, unleashed powers that could potentially constrain or impact Tang Zheng. Yu Yuan could see right through them.

Whenever Adler of the Elemental Devil Clan swung his golden halberd, Yu Yuan had an inkling of where the next strike would land on Tang Zheng.

Was this a case of meticulous insight or foresight?

Yu Yuan stroked his chin, his eyes deep with thought, sensing a profound change within himself that had granted him fresh insights and understanding of power, the intricate bloodlines of other races, and the sinister soul arts of the Devaputra.

"Was this metamorphosis due to the residual power of the Dragon Slayer on the Dragon Slash Platform? Or was it a natural awakening from the breakthrough into the Soul Wandering Stage?"

He was filled with puzzlement, unable to find an answer.

"If this formation fails, Tang Zheng will soon perish."

The rotund Zhou You, with a flick of his whisk, spoke with concern: "It's clear that the onslaught from beyond the forbidden lands will be as relentless as a tempest. Yu Yuan, disregard everything else, and pay no heed to Tang Zheng's fate. Your duty is to safeguard the formation!"

With those words, the non-combatant alien powerhouses, including Xi Quan, braced for what was to come.

To rescue Tang Zheng, the representatives from the three upper sects, the Demon Palace, and the Devil Palace would spare no effort!

But could the formation truly withstand the assault?

Bang! Bang! Bang! A series of explosive sounds echoed as the barrier facing the Rainier Empire visibly buckled. The elaborate and enigmatic Demonic Formation, harboring hundreds of variations, burst and faded away.

Seven resplendent seals descended in succession, striking the barrier with the force of divine mountains, as if seven heavens and earths themselves were colliding with it!

The Heaven Palace Seal ceased its transformations into a grand palace, reverting instead to its original state. Guided by Cao Jiaze's will, it shone with a brilliance so intense that even Unrestrained Stage cultivators could not endure its gaze for long. This marked the official commencement of the formation's breach!

All members of the Profound Sky Sect had withdrawn, allowing the full might of the seven Heaven Palace Seals to be revealed in their awe-inspiring glory.

Reduced to a fraction of its normal size, the Heaven Palace Seal emitted billions of rainbow streaks with each impact on the barrier, pulverizing the Demonic Marks on the surface of the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation.

As the old Demonic Marks and formations were obliterated, new ones were hastily replenished to keep the structure stable.

Yu Yuan, the master of the formation, rose abruptly from his meditative pose.

With a whoosh, the Soul Transformation Pool drifted upward and in an instant, reached the site where the Heaven Palace Seals relentlessly descended, slipping into the barrier.

Dark soul energy burst forth from beneath the pool, transforming into chains of enigmatic black runes that poured like a river into the concave areas left by the Heaven Palace Seals.

The moment the dark soul energy arrived, the damaged areas were restored to smoothness, and a multitude of Demonic Mark formations reemerged.

"Yu Yuan!"

Many practitioners from the Heavenly Source Continent recognized him as he maneuvered the Soul Transformation Pool into the barrier.

Van Heqing, Jee Ningshuang, Mo Baichuan, and Cao Jiaze each reacted differently, while others, slightly less powerful but familiar with him, murmured his name in hushed tones.

Weixian of the Cold Yin Sect, who had recently achieved the Yang God status, had previously encountered Yu Yuan in Spider City and had tormented Lin Hanyu under Yu Yuan's very nose.

Now, the elation Weixian felt upon his advancement evaporated at the sight of Yu Yuan.

Jiang Xingwen of the Taiyuan Sect had forsaken her past demeanor of gentleness and grace, her expression now icy, her eyes filled with a somber chill.

Jee Ningshuang let out a cold snort: "It's indeed him."

Van Heqing sighed softly, a note of regret in his voice: "Such a waste."

From the moment Yu Yuan had rejected the Golden Elephant Ancient God on the other side of the barrier, it was clear that there was no longer a place for him in the Sword Sect. Henceforth, they were destined to be sworn enemies.

The three upper sects, along with the Demon Palace and the Demon Palace, had offered Yu Yuan a choice. It was Yu Yuan himself who insisted on this path.

No one could change his mind!

"Yu Yuan, we meet again," Cao Jiaze greeted with a fist and bow from a distance. "I'm grateful for your hospitality back in the Evil Sect. Had circumstances been different, we might have become close friends. Now, all I can do to honor that sentiment is to unleash my full power against the grand formation that resonates with you."

Within the green-black barrier, Yu Yuan offered a slight smile and succinctly invited, "Proceed."

"This young man is the epitome of arrogance!"

Guanghong, an Unrestrained Stage elder from the Profound Sky Sect, huffed from Cao Jiaze's left. "He aims to counter all seven Heaven Palace Seals. How much confidence does this Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation instill in him? The Sword Sect, Primordial Yang Sect, and both the Demon and Evil Palaces are still holding back, not yet unleashing their full might."

"Uncle-master, he truly is exceptional," Cao Jiaze remarked earnestly. "Moreover, the seven Heaven Palace Seals we carry are the key to breaking the formation. The onslaught from the other four fronts pales in comparison to mine. He should be most wary of me—I am his principal concern."

Yu Yuan was audacious, and Cao Jiaze was equally self-assured and proud.

His statement was as bold as Yu Yuan's demeanor.

"Back at the Crack Archipelago, I struck a blow on your behalf. Today, my sword is drawn once more for you," Van Heqing declared with a light whistle, as streaks of sword light arced towards the barrier surrounding Yu Yuan.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Dozens of small punctures appeared on the green-black energy shield before Yu Yuan's face.

Each puncture was the result of a fierce sword light piercing through the clusters of Demonic Marks.

Observing the specks of light, Yu Yuan could sense Van Heqing's unwavering resolve to shatter this realm and the Outland Star River.

"At the Crack Archipelago, I deeply appreciated your assistance, Senior. But today, this formation will not fall to your blade."

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